Barite and Edenite Physical Properties

Barite

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.05-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Barite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Edenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Barite and Edenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Barite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.